Partner Visas

Pathways for partners to live in Australia

An Australian Partner Visa allows married or de facto (same- or opposite-sex) couples to enter and remain in Australia together. Four main subclasses cover the most common situations.

Subclass 820/801Permanent Pathway

Onshore Partner Visa

For spouses or de facto partners applying inside Australia. Two-stage pathway: temporary 820 → permanent 801.

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Subclass 309/100Permanent Pathway

Offshore Partner Visa

For spouses or de facto partners applying outside Australia. Two-stage pathway: provisional 309 → permanent 100.

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Subclass 300Temporary

Prospective Marriage Visa

Temporary visa for those coming to Australia to marry their prospective spouse before the visa period ends.

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Subclass 461Temporary

NZ Citizen Family Visa

Five-year temporary visa for non-NZ family members of a New Zealand citizen living in Australia.

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